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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,355.50 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,355.50 and 540.20 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,355.50 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,355.50 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,355.50 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 732,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,241.10/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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